2020-2021 ROSTER TALK: Archived

[SleepingHero]

He is damned near 35.

So? If he's producing he's producing. The only players over 30 on this roster are Boban and Johnson. Experience is needed if the team wants to take a jump.

-Since his next year is a team option, he could very well be a free agent.

I see that team option as a way the Mavs retain a starter/secondary playmaker without having to try and win his services in the summer. A skill Donnie is notoriously bad at. 

-We aren't a contender and Dragic isn't going to move that needle this season.

Dragic might not move the needle this season but he could be extremely valuable next season. And regardless Dragic would help fix a LOT of this teams issues. Spacing? Yes. Reliable playmaking? Yes. Vet leadership and playoff experience? Yes. 

-You don't give up your best asset given the above three facts.

I think Brunson is a bit expensive for Dragic, and it wouldn't be my first choice in a deal for him. But if the Mavs did that tomorrow I wouldn't be mad. Especially if Brunson could net us an additional player and/or pick like Iggy or Olynyk.

-I also don't see why the Heat would make that move while they are in the playoff hunt and a year removed from the finals.

I get that everyone wants to make moves but we need to be smart with asset management.  I think you look at bad contracts league wide and then use a combo of our expiring players to try and get assets.

 
And I agree with you. I doubt heavily the Heat would trade Dragic in any case. BUT if he was available I'd be all for him.